Minister of Civil Aviation Sameh El-Hefny conducted a tour of all the pavilions affiliated with the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The visit came following the official opening of the Egyptian International Air Show (EIAS) 2024, the first edition in Africa and the Middle East, under the auspices and attendance of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi.
The event was attended by delegations from different countries, a group of aviation and transport ministers, heads of international organizations, civil aviation authorities, global airline executives, space agencies, and prominent figures in aviation and space from various countries in Africa and the Middle East.
During the event, all companies presented their latest activities, services, and advanced technological capabilities in the field of civil aviation to visitors from around the world. The latest equipment, technologies, and aviation systems were showcased, marking a crucial step in Egypt’s journey to enhance its participation in the aviation sector and explore the unlimited possibilities this vital field offers to industry leaders and relevant stakeholders. Over 200 companies from more than 80 countries showcased more than 50 types of civilian and military aircraft.
The minister of civil aviation reaffirmed that Egypt has the potential to host such events and international specialized forums in all fields, including aviation and space.
Meanwhile, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) participated in the EIAS to expand its marketing activities in Africa and the Middle East markets.
At the exhibition, KAI showcased its key aircraft, including the multi-role fighter FA-50, next-generation fighter KF-21, Light Armed Helicopter (LAH), and Surion.
Additionally, it unveiled the next-generation air combat system (NACS) based on Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUMT), which includes an Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), Advanced Armed Drone (AAP), and Aerial Launched UAV (ALE), Korea IT Times reported.
Source: The Egyptian Gazette
